ITC Hemochron Response Whole Blood Coagulation System - Manual (Page 4)

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After a clot forms, the instrument beeps and the clotting time is displayed on the display panel. The result is
also stored in the system database with the date and time the test was performed, and the assay type. If
entered, the PID and OID are stored with the test result.
Features
The system has a number of performance and convenience features:
• The system is portable for bedside use
• A multi-test menu is resident on the system
• Fresh whole blood or citrated whole blood can be used with the appropriate test tubes
• A sample size of up to 2 mL of whole blood is required
• Test name and expiration date are automatically read when ITC barcoded test tubes are used
• Successful or errant results are automatically stamped with date and time
• Results are available in minutes
• Results are displayed appropriately as whole blood or plasma equivalent or INR (PT assay only)
• Results of 600 patient tests and 300 QC tests can be stored for each well, with optional entry of
PID, OID, and user notes
• Dose-response calculations are performed with the RxDx ® module (if activated)
• 504 operator identification codes can be stored with OID/PIN and permissions
• Operator lockout can be configured by OID, valid OID, or PIN, using HRDM V3.0 or higher
software or the keypad
• QC lockout can be configured at one or two levels by time interval
• Stored results can be reviewed by test type, PID, OID, or date
• Stored results can be downloaded to a personal computer
• System self checks are automatically performed
• An ESV tube is available to check test well operation and detector electronics
• A Temperature Verification Tube (TVT) can be additionally used to check test well temperature
• The display is illuminated for viewing in low light
• The display can indicate the percentage of battery power remaining numerically or graphically
• The user is alerted when the battery is low
• The system includes an on-board printer
• Two external serial ports and a Centronics parallel port are provided
• Patient/QC test reports can be created using a personal computer and ITC data management
software programs
ATTENTION LABEL
An attention label on the rear of the HEMOCHRON Response instrument alerts users to accompanying
documentation:
Before using the HEMOCHRON Response instrument, it is essential that the contents of this Operator’s
Manual are read and understood by the operator.
Handle and open the container with care.
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